Kinslahger Brewing Company

Incredible! Delicious beer. Beer people talking beer things. Showing love. Best brewery experience in Chicago area. Maybe top 5 of my entire road trip. And I’ve been to ALOT OF breweries!

Kinslahger is like no other bar place / bar / local in the area. The lack of TV forces you to engage in conversation, and the staff are particularly helpful in steering patrons to choices they might not think of originally but end up appreciating. They’re a one-of-a-kind establishment with a one-of-a-kind staff, and you won’t be disappointed in your visit.

Great spot, Keith was very knowledgeable and great to making sure we were happy, beer was simply amazing definitely try the Rotbier!!

Absolute gem of a brewery/taproom at the border of oak park and Berwyn. Lager focused, small team that are all super kind, beautiful taproom with some historic touches, and most importantly, great beer. You can bring food in if you want, but most importantly, just get over there and have a beer! Lots of cans available for purchase as well. Amazing to have a spot like this in the area.

Finally made it out to Kinslahger and it did not disappoint! The beers were tasty and refreshing, the atmosphere is relaxing, and the staff is top notch friendly! Really glad to have this place close to home! This place is great to this seeking true to style beers. For some pretzels to-go too! Can't wait to come back! Anyone claiming this place doesn't have high standards on cleanliness, hasn't actually been here or know anything about beer - let alone what it takes to make good, clean beers. Kinslahger uses Star San to disinfect their taps, Google it if you don't know Anyway, for real, check this place out if you're looking for great beers at a chill spot! 🍻

Great beer and the cider selection is small , but top notch! Nice atmosphere , staff and customers. Will be back!

Highly recommend the tap room, and their 🍺. The Prohibition Lager, the Porter, and the coffee infused Dinkel (three varieties) were really impressive. The beer is made right there, and now available in some local restaurants, bars, and stores. I had the pleasure of a private tour with one of the owners, Neal, and can safely say these guys know beer, like beer, and like the ability of beer to build community. Go check this place out today!

A chill place to enjoy a brew and relax. Love the fact that there aren't any TVs so you may actually have to talk to the person next to you. Food menu is limited to homemade pretzels (which are great) but you can order out if the mood should strike you. Staff is always nice and laid back. Of course the beer is top notch focusing on old school styles (no hazy IPAs here!). Been a fan for a long time and will continue to be as long they brew up some great beers and great conversation.

Good hard to find small brewery. It's located a bit away from the main parts of Oak Park. Kinslahger is located on the south side of town on Roosevelt. A quiet atmosphere. There's no noisy music or TVs, making you pay more attention to the beers and other drink options. A small place but it still has lots of beers to choose from. It's a pretty nice looking place and there's not a whole lot of room. This place usually isn't that busy though. Mostly because it's not as well known. We came in and tried some beers and snacks. It's about $7 for a pint. That's not bad for a small craft brewery like this. Best one was the Baltic Porter. This had coffee and dark chocolate aromas, with fig and raisin notes, and it was quite strong. A heavy beer at 9.8% ABV. There's bar snacks like cashews at $4 a bag or like that. Come here if looking for a brewery that puts focus on beers and not games. If looking for a brewery where the main thing is beers, this is it. There's only a few snacks but you can bring food in or get it delivered or whatever.

Great space! Friendly staff with great beer choices. Look forward to coming back. Love Berwyn area.

Nice neighborhood brewery in Oak Park. A great place to come after work. I was gifted with a gift card. I don't drink beer. So, I invited a good friend who is a beer lover. He said the beer was ok. The gentleman behind the bar was nice and attentive. They have game boards/cards etc stored on a shelf in the back. Just a nice local brew to come and enjoy beer and good vibes.

Ok, craft brewery #91 for me! Kinslagher is in a cool old building, but parking kinda sucks. Oh well, as long as the brewery holds up the parking is minor... Kinslahger has a really cool little tasting room. Very classy but comfortable also. It's relatively small but a nice mix of bar space to tables. They had a good selection of games to entertain yourself if beer isn't sufficient. Speaking of that, on to the beer... Altbier was good, malty with a little spicy-bitter kick to it. The India Pale Lager had a nice clean hop flavor and aroma. Just a good beer for me. It was described as having "orange/grapefruit marmalade aromatics" which I really didn't get but I still enjoyed the beer. Ah, the Chicago Common is very malty and spicy. This was a very good beer. SWPFTD would enjoy this one. Plenty of malt to balance the spicier hop flavors. This is going home with me! Nitro Baltic is a Baltic porter with the expected chocolate/roasty flavors. I didn't try this one on co2 but it was really, really nice on Nitro. Smooth flavors and texture and just plain excellent. Russhane was working the bar and he was cool. He seemed to know people as they came in but was plenty friendly with newcomers as well. I love the way these folks do business... I decided to have a couple of other quick tasters, just tiny little bits since there were a few I hadn't tried. Sauvin Blanc is a good brut lager. This style is not my favorite but this one was good. Prohibition Pilsner was, well, boring. Not in a bad way at all. It had a very clean flavor and showed skill on the part of the brewer. No off flavors, etc just an easy drinking beer. I had to try the Baltic Porter on co2 to compare it with the nitro. Of course the flavors were the same but I love the smoothness that the nitro gives across not only the texture but the flavor as well. I enjoyed Kinslagher brewing and would definitely come back in. I definitely recommend checking them out! If anyone is a glutton for punishment, please, follow my brewery reviews from across the U.S. and beyond! https://www.yelp.com/collection/-8iscFkpiiCI563-FDfwGg and if anyone is wondering who SWPFTD is you will have to check out my review of Black Market Brewing Co in Temecula, CA to understand.

This place has such an awesome vibe and great beer. It's a fun place to grab a drink, and you can also bring your own food. Lucky to have it in town!

A friend knows the brew master here and invited me to join him and a bunch of his friends. I had never heard of this bar, but my fellow Yelpers reviewed it well. I assumed this would be one of those breweries that makes nothing but IPAs, which are terrible, but they are trendy. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this bar has a solid selection of non-IPA beers, such as the wheat and Pilsner. I got fairly inebriated so my apologies that I have forgotten names. After drinking beers for a couple of hours, the brew master gave a group of us a long and detailed tour of the brewery. I now know much more than I did about brewing beer. Thank you for the tour and the good beer. I don't get to oak park all that often, but will be back when I can.

We had never heard of this brewery until we met the owner at a beer fest in the city. Nice brewery, helpful and friendly staff and most importantly a strong beer list! It definitely has a classier atmosphere-not sure how else to say it. One respectable thing about this business is they don't accept tips employing with fair wages-so you do pay more for your beer. Tips left are donated to a suicide organization. Two beers was around $19-so you are definitely going to pay more than you would at most breweries as a heads up.

What a great business! Ive passed by this place a million times and I never noticed it until recently. We came for one of their events that had a fireside chat with one of the owners of Carnivore, a butcher/restaurant in Oak park. My husband and I had a great time. I love that the bar has no TVs, and its super cozy. I'm not a beer connoisseur but I really enjoyed the Dunkel. I cant wait to come back on a weekend to try the food from carnivore with my beer!

It's a good neighborhood brewery. The selection is limited but nonetheless great crafts. If you come here, you're here to drink not eat. They don't provide food selection, only small appetizers like minimal choices. Great service, pricy pints which include tips, no food to order but great tasting beers.

Great place. Good brews and a food truck! As us locals would say, "A very classy joint over by here in Berwyn."

Literally step back in time at this super lounge speakeasy vibe brewery. Not one tv, games tables, and chill music make you sink into your beer and your company. I went with my husband last night and got the nitro baltic porter. The creamy sweet dark chocolate notes had my taste buds partying. Not to mention each beer had 9.5% ABV so I was feeling extra happy after my second LOL. They also have food trucks that park right outside on the weekends- which make the perfect compliment. If you're looking to escape the loud, crowded -entire wall of tv's bar- you'd love this place

Phenomenal beer and an amazing taproom. They treat their employees well and treat public safety seriously. Grab a pint or a crowler to go ASAP!

Loved this place! Beer was really good- My husband and I both got a flight so we could try them all. I ended up liking the ones I never would have thought or ordered on my own! And I was super impressed they had a changing table in the women's bathroom- good to know for any new moms who need to get out for a good beer!

My wife and I went to celebrate KBC's 1-year anniversary. The place was packed with all sorts of people enjoying KBC beers and talking to each other. (Note there are no TVs plastered around anywhere. Food is not served but you can bring your favorite edible- a local pizza or wings etc. The place only takes credit cards and tips not taken--the wait staff is paid a above average wage.) What a cool place with the speak-easy feel and steel look and portraits hung all over the place. I can't wait to come back and brings friends along, especially those with great stories to tell and share with. The beer choices range from a choice of about 5-7 beers. The average and sophisticado beer drinker will be served and pleased. (See other reviews written by the latter who know how to share what they have experienced.)

Nice little brewery in Oak Park. Great for a Sunday drink or two after brunch. Recommend the Chicago Common and Dunkel beers!

We had the pleasure of meeting Keith when we visited Kinslahger! We walked in just a few minutes after opening since we had a matinee movie to catch. Keith was super friendly and we talked with him all about this brewery as well as others. My fiance really liked his flight of beers (you get to choose four), and I really liked my hand-made lemon radler. A perfect mix of sweet and sour and beer! The nitro coffee I wasn't a huge fan of. It's served at room temperature, and they don't have any cream or sugar (which is fine, because I don't think you're supposed to put them in there anyway). And then it goes flat pretty quickly and doesn't taste the greatest. They don't take tips, or cash either. It's all plastic there! If you do tip, they donate it to a charity which I think is awesome. We made sure to leave come cash for that. :) We would absolutely come back, and relax a bit more when we don't have a movie planned. Loved the feel of the whole place and their selections!

The much needed, much anticipated first craft brewery in Oak Park. I attended their public grand opening yesterday and the word definitely was out. The bar was packed elbow to elbow but the staff made sure to get beers poured as past as possible from the wrap around bar up front. This is not just another regular craft brewery in Chicago for a few reasons. Primarily you won't find the typical Pale/IPA/Stout combination that most fledgling breweries seem to start with. With a focus on lagering the first three beers they have for sale on draft and to-go in 32oz Crowler cans are a steam beer called Chicago Common, a traditional German Hefeweizen Dunkel (dark), and the first in a series of experimental beers. On deck are a Baltic Porter and an Altbier which will soon join the menu alongside a few sodas and food items. Secondly the owners and brewers not only live in and around Oak Park but are founding members of the Oak Park Home Brewers club. So this is not just another business trying to capitalize on a growing trend but instead is the passion and brainchild of a group of very knowledgeable guys who love to brew beer. And the attention to detail shows with a top-notch facility from the brewery equipment to the bathrooms. While laws dictate that a brewery cannot be open very late their location on the corner of Roosevelt and Oak Park means this is a great stop for a drink after work or to start out an evening with various bars, music venues, and restaurants nearby.

Kinslahger is new brewpub on Roosevelt Road in Oak Park, just across the border from Berwyn. Long-anticipated, they are the first brewpub in the area. A lot of buzz around this place. GOOD: I'm generally skeptical of lager (even at the craft level), but the beer here really is good. Very fresh and flavorful. I left satisfied and will definitely be back. I like how you can get beer to go in hand-filled growler cans. Nice touch! The bar is cute and welcoming to children and families. The soda menu is a nice touch. MEH: Still not sure how I feel about the family-friendly environment. Beer doesn't taste as good when you are surrounded by screaming toddlers. I will most likely return later in the evening when there are fewer children. But if it's true that this place is only open until 10pm, that may be an issue. Also strange that this bar is payment card only (no cash), and that tipping isn't allowed. Hey, I'm generally in favor of eliminating tipping. But it feels very bizarre not to be able to tip your bartender. I will go back here again for sure, as it's only a few blocks from my house and conveniently near the Buona Beef and many of my other local haunts. I will update this review after a couple of more visits. Especially if I can come by when it's more of an adult environment.

I am typically not much of a beer drinker aside from a few select Irish lagers but I love Kinslahger because of the warm, welcoming atmosphere and their truly excellent lagers on tap. I haven't tried any of the food but I will definitely do that next visit. Oak Park is so fortunate to have its very own brewery so please stop by for a pint or two and keep this wonderful brewery-tasting room in business!

First of all, I'm not much of a beer drinker, but after meaning to try this place out for a while, we dove in. We didn't realize how early they closed and got there 7 minutes to 10, but the bartender practically chased us down the street to let us know there was time for one drink still. So glad he did! The atmosphere was professional but welcoming, clean and homey, with lots of modern touches but an overall throwback to the prohibition era. The beers we tried were really good and you can tell their passion from reading the descriptions. We didn't have time to try the food but it sounds very intriguing. I LOVE that the fantastic Ministry of Sandwiches food truck sometimes parks out front! What a great pair. Also the food is all locally sourced! And although they don't accept tips for their staff, if you do give them a tip, they will donate it for suicide prevention. The only thing I would say is that there needs to be more of a variety, more interesting and unique choices. Don't get me wrong, artistry and craft are important, but a little bit of flare goes a long way! This goes mostly for the beer, but also the food. Needs a bit more imagination.

Delicious beer! Great selection. But, way loud! With only 8customers and 2 staff, my wife and I had trouble hearing one another.

Best Brewery in the Chicago area and the nicest staff and owners! Was lucky enough to make there 1 year anniversary and had a fantastic time.....

My girlfriend and I went to Kinslahger for the first time this weekend after seeing the selection of beers. I know super over-hopped beers are all the rage right now, but I'm more of a German style and malt beer lover. We were able to sample every beer they had on tap, which amounted to 11, and they were all fantastic! My favorite was the Chicago Common, but I also super enjoyed the Dunkel and Baltic Porter (non-nitro version). The samplers are $9 for 4 4oz pours, but the 16 oz pours are around $7.50-$8.00, so not super cheap. But definitely worth stopping in. Most 32oz crowlers are $12-$15, which is a nice way to take it to go, but again, a little pricier than even breweries in the city. Another awesome aspect of the brewery is that they have some good snacks, including pretzels, pickles, and pickled eggs. The coolest part? They get most of this food from a local nonprofit! While we were there, that same group catered a popup with BBQ for patrons. I absolutely loved the place, but with the prices higher and it being outside the city, I'm not sure I'll become a repeat customer. Check it out once though, for sure!

We got married over the weekend and Kinslahger was gracious enough to let the entire wedding party in for some photos. The space is amazing and all the beer we ordered was fantastic. They even gifted us a 6-pack since it was our wedding! They really were great to work with and we can't thank them enough for letting us take over half the bar for a bit!

I'd seen Kinslagher beer in a few bars, and then saw the brewery wasn't too far from the city, so I figured I'd check it out. It's small, so small I almost drove past it driving down Roosevelt. There isn't a whole lot of seating inside. It's not cramped, but just might not be the best place if you're looking to bring a big group. For beers I got the India Pale Lager, and the New World Wheat, both good. They serve a few German style snacks at the bar, I got the pickles and the sausage (I forget the exact name of it) both fine, the pickles come in slices and not like a spear which is what I was expecting. If you want a full meal though, they had a food truck outside you could order and bring in. Also, just so you're not surprised, they don't do tipping here, it won't be an option when you sign for your card. The brewery could explain it better than me, but it stems from them paying their staff a higher wage, and not needing to rely on tips. No parking lot, but I found street parking a few blocks down.

These folks are the real deal! They are serious about their beer and it shows in the consistency and quality. They are also serious about their customer experience. I've been to the tasting room on a number of occasions. I've never felt overlooked even on their crowded days. Even as a tasting room, there's still the feel of a neighborhood pub (and I have pretty high standards for that category!). I've bought their beer off-site as well and am pleased to see more and more of their great beers on the shelves around town. So, if you want to feel like you're stopping at a friends house to taste their latest labor of love, give it a try.

Wow. I live nowhere close to this place but I'm putting it in my stable. KBC is located on the Oak Park side of the street. Berwyn is on the south side of the street. I came here for a private Christmas party and was blown away. I was lucky to secure a spot right in front of the place. Parking looks tight. I went inside and was met by a huge bar with plenty of seating. A long plush seating area is opposite the bar and runs the length of the room. Small tables and chairs parallel the wall so patrons can sit and drink without having to be sitting on each other's laps. The decor is very cool. Another reviewer pointed out that it was classic yet modern. That's a fine description. The place is brightly lit and currently the windows are decorated with old school Christmas lights. I'm referring to the giant bulbs. Very cool. KBC serves six or seven brews all with varying levels of alcohol. They tend to be more focused on lagers and porters while less focused on IPAs. That's a good call. It makes them stand out from other craft brewers. KBC tries to stay devoted to the German art of brewing. Some beers are only served in small glasses rather than pints because that's how it is served in Germany. My bartender was Neil who was a very nice guy and extremely knowledgeable. I enjoyed speaking with him. I tasted several brews but my favorite was the Prohibition Pilsner. I highly recommend it. At the rear of KBC's tasting room lies the brewery. I'm not sure if you can schedule a tour but I was satisfied by drinking the product rather than watching it made. Go check this place out! Have a few beers and buy a shirt. Get the word out. I'm told that they are in about 80 bars and restaurants. I'm hoping that they show up in stores. Note: They do not accept cash. Bring plastic. I'm sure they wont object if you leave a cash tip. Enjoy.

Recommend the Baltic Porter - creamy and amazing! It was a great finish to the meal prior at another restaurant. Service was pretty friendly - as it was our first time here. The place was packed - not an empty seat. Menu was set up pretty creatively. Great place to have in OP.

Delicious in-house beer selection. Tasty snacks to enjoy. Wonderful staff and a bright, classic ambiance. Highly recommended. Stop in before this place is permanently packed!

Really terrific beers - the Baltic Porter is as good a darker beer as can be found anywhere. An excellent job rehabbing their space makes it a lovely place to sit and talk. Good house sodas for kids and nice folks running the place. Do check if they are closing early - we came by today and they were closing early. That's fine, but for some reason we got short pours instead of pints (8oz), but paid full price - @$7 each. $16.50 total for two taster sizes left us feeling badly served. Update: the owners replied immediately and fixed what was just a mistake. So, big five stars for a really great new Oak Park spot.

Went here with a buddy who knows the owner(s) a few weeks back and a was very impressed with the set up. It's kind of a mashup of an old school speakeasy and a chic modern brew pub. The place is small (and crowded) but we were able to get a few seats at the bar. Kinslahger caters to not only craft beer fans, but also families (a traditional Public House atmosphere). Not sure if you want to grab a brew after a hard days work with kids running around, but if you have kids it's a great excuse to get out the house and bring them along (they make their own soda pop!). The staff were really friendly and gave us a run down of the brew list. I started out with the Baltic Porter which was great, then had the Prohibition Pilsnor which was also tasty and light. They offer their brews to go, with their in house crawler machine which is pretty cool. They don't have a full blown food menu but they make a pretty nice soft pretzel with a homemade mustard. They also offer sausages and cheeses if the mood should strike you. They don't have TV's, so if you're looking catch a game you're out of luck. Also they don't take cash, everything is done through credit cards and iPads which is pretty convenient as well (hopefully Apple/Google pay in the future). I have to hit Kinslahger a few more times once the novelty of this brand new brew pub wear off and the crowds thin out to make a more astute observation, but I'm pretty impressed so far. If you love your craft brews and live in the Oak Park/Berwyn area (or live in the city and feel like taking a ride to the near west burb's) then I highly suggest you hit Kinslahger.

This is a solid tasting room that is very calm, cool, and collected. The vibe is really classy and modern with a vintage-y homegrown type of feel to it. Like, it's beautiful but it's also homey and run by a hard working crew that really seems to care about their beer/taproom. Their beer list isn't my typical go to list (I usually go for heavier IPAs and Stouts) but the beer they have here IS good and the Baltic Porter was solid. They also serve nitro coffee and house-made soda and snacks. Otherwise it's BYOF and seems to have food trucks every now and then. This is definitely a cool place to check out especially if you prefer traditional German beers and lagers.

Wide selection of lager beers to choose from. The light Sauvin Blanc to the dark Baltic Porter offer a wide variety of flavors (and ABVs). Good place to hang with good people.

Super charming! It's right off of Roosevelt- find parking on the street. Walking in, you see the bar with the tap ready to pour you a cold one. They have a menu on the wall and also a book with more details on their craft brews. I had the Oktoberfest, which was an excellent choice and my friend had the India Pale Ale which was also exceptional. The bartender was friendly and knew his stuff. Also, this place only takes credit card and no need to leave a tip because the bartenders are paid a livable wage! Score!

If for no other reason (and believe me, there are tons of them) come here to enjoy a Baltic Porter. You will be pleased. Quite pleased.

So....this place is FANTASTIC. What a great addition to Oak Park, and I love the location (across from Wire, where we love to go!). The beers we tried were fantastic. The space is gorgeous. The staff was super friendly and clearly passionate about beer. We will return regularly! Love it!!!

Love this place. Great beer, great staff and always look forward to the Friday night Carnivore food truck.

Great OP local beer! Great Oktoberfest beer. Great for COVID. Order on website and pick up by drive by. They place your beer in the trunk!

The good people at Kinslahger have enlightened me in how beer should taste. Very simple ingredients expertly brewed in the back, then served fresh in the friendly comfort of this tap room. I'm a big fan of the Alteration series, especially the Mosaic brew; if I could only drink one beer for the rest of my days, this would be it. Come for the beer quality and friendly service; you won't be disappointed.

I had a great experience here at the Kinslahger Brewing Company. The atmosphere is laid-back, perfect for catching up with friends. They specialize in lagers which is a great change from the typical IPA's you get at other breweries. Try their Lager, it's great! Managers Avery and Joe are awesome- I hope you meet them. Glad that Kinslahger is apart of Berwyn.

Went out of my way to find the place so I stopped in Saturday around 5pm and as I thought the place was packed. They had one spot open at the bar so I grabbed it. Really liked the place, may be a bit on the small side but if you take a look through the window in the back door you'll see why. Many HUGE vats back there fermenting the golden goodness. Servers were great, Joe I think was the guys name. Liked the Common that was my fav. I did a flight, had the full pour common then finished with the Metrix coffee. The coffee is great addition to have on the menu way to upsell too. I'll be back, it won't be right away due to where I live but I'll be back there.

I live a few blocks away from this place and I think I always walk in with someone new. First of all, I can't believe how incredible the staff is here. No matter how packed the place is, they always manage to be kind and courteous even if it's just a tap room. They blew me away with the morals they set behind the company and overall, really great beer!

When you want to go to a well detailed tavern, stop on by. The space, materials and beer - as well as a friendly bartender is here. All without plasma TV! An authentic local gen with regulars at the bar.

Had an hour and a half for a speed date with my wife and Googled microbreweries in Oak Park. Dropped our daughter off for her softball practice and bellied up the bar at the intimate Kinslahger to find one of the greatest porters ever!!! Owner super knowledgeable about his craft. Might stay here for a couple more and might have to Uber home with daughter as an irresponsible parent!! LOL!!!! Just kidding!!! Stop by this hidden gem!!!

Great brews and knowing Kinslahger is owned and run by the nicest, most honest guys you could ever know makes everything taste even better. Also, the interior is beautiful.

The pilsner is my favorite beer ever. I'm not into the heavy beers, this one is light enough for my tastes but full of flavor. Awesome space, nice fellas. If you go plan on ordering a sandwich from Big Guys right down the street the two pair perfectly. You can also grab a big growler can or four to go.

This is a great little brewery specializing in German styles and doing them very well. Clean and friendly with a Euro vibe. Small but quality beer selection. The Baltic Porter is excellent as is the Rauchbier. Flights are available but food is limited. I absolutely recommend stopping in and trying a few of their offerings.

Casual but elegant space with a relaxed vibe. Oktobestfest brew was great. Good music, too. No big screen tv's, thank goodness. You can hang and talk here - very social. Will be back.

This is a great place to stop in for a special craft beer! I stopped in yesterday for their Grand Opening and had a few tastes! The place was packed! Everyone was very friendly and they made sure everyone had a brew in hand! The first three beers they had on tap were fantastic! Steve, Keith and Neal did a great job putting this brewery on the map! I can't wait to go back to try to next brews "on deck"! Cheers!